09/24/2013

I'm amazed that just two weeks ago we were dealing with the aftermaths of a "chili accident." My little Emme was burned. We were so worried about her. But...by the grace of God, she is healed. Her skin looks incredible. We were told that she will still have the marks for a few more years but there should be no permanent scars. We are so thankful. Praising the Lord for His many blessings.

09/13/2013

Sunday night I was cooking dinner. I had just made a huge pot chili. I was scooping out the chili onto plates. Kids in and out of the kitchen. You can imagine the scene. My sweet little Emme started to climb the chair. One of my sons grabbed her trying to prevent her from getting hurt while trying to balance a plate of chili in his other hand. You can imagine what happened next. It slid off the plate onto Emme's neck and shoulders. I quickly cleaned her off and rushed her to the tub. We immediately knew that we had to go to the ER. It was that bad. Her skin. I don't think I'll ever get that image out of my mind.

This week is a bit of a blur now. She has 1st and 2nd degree burns on her neck, shoulders and her hand. She went to a burn clinic today and we are so relieved say that she is going to be fine. We have had so many people praying for us. Thank you!

I posted this yesterday on instagram but I wanted to share it here too.

I am thankful for medicine that heals wounds and heals our souls. What a hard week this has been. Yesterday and this morning I had so much anxiety. Took the boys to their co-op and dropped Lillie off at preschool. Sat down and really rested since before Emme's accident on Sunday night. I'm so grateful. So grateful that He only gives what we can handle. And although it feels sometimes as if it is more it is then that He leads us to Him. He cradles us. Protects us and gives us so much Grace.